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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
4
A Lexington Kentucky 1860 Observer extract cites a Chicago real estate apostate predicting dire Iowa trends. It quotes warnings against moving north of the river, noting land values collapse, debt ruin, and potential repudiation in river towns like Dubuque.
Reports from road officials say through service on the Milwaukee cut off will begin December 1 instead of November 1. In Iowa J M Hamilton speaks on Two Options at Covenanter church with free admission. Also notes Cornell college hazing suspensions and campus turmoil amid debate over penalties. An ear disease ad promises cures with Hall's Catarrh Cure and related products.
A clue has emerged tying an itinerant man, employed briefly in town, to the October 12 robbery of F A Evans. Evans was forced to lie face down as the thief searched his pockets and took about 150 dollars. Authorities base their suspicions on the suspect’s mysterious disappearance after the crime.
A newspaper cites a parable of a skilled worker ruined by unclean habits and contrasts it with cod liver oil. The ad claims Vinci, an oil-free supplement, provides medicinal strength, improves digestion, and eases stomach upset, promising guaranteed results or money back.
Mrs Ida Wertman inspector for the district led a daytime inspection of the local W R Corps in Oskaloosa praising their ritual and quality. A reception followed at Mrs Wm Bartholomew's home with about fifty attendees for Mrs Wertman and the corps, which totals 76 members.
Prof Marston of Iowa State College received notice of his selection as government expert to oversee civil engineering exhibits at the St Louis exposition. The role is honorary and will not interfere with his duties at Iowa State. A Mason question is to be discussed at a Covenanter church convention on Oct 26-27.
The piece praises Miss Vales ka Storbeck as highly gifted in intellect languages and beauty with dramatic talent. It notes S. LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont suffering chronic constipation until Dr King’s New Life Pills cured him, now offered at Stewart's drug store.
Voters moving wards must register this year and those who did not vote last year must register. Nickel Plate Road offers Thanksgiving tickets within 150 miles at one third fare round trip. Travel to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston and New England with vestibuled sleeping cars and no excess fare. Dining car meals from 50c to 1.00. Chicago ticket offices at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. Depot La Salle and Van Luren on the Elevated Loop.
Rev Father Jacobsmeier returned from Davenport. Mrs Dye came back from Sigourney. Mr Downing of the Iowa Land Dee went to Columbus Junction. J P Thomas left for Mitchell South Dakota. Mr and Mrs James Brookhart departed for Keosauqua to visit his parents. County Auditor Frank Neal testified in Sigourney and returned home. Attorney Raymond Alberson returned to Des Moines. Mrs ares and son stay longer. George Grassel left for Tipton to visit Chas Grassel. Water rent due at Washington national bank tomorrow. after due date payments move to Light and Water plant office. Walther of Walther Lighting and Heating back from Milwaukee after contracts for two large lighting plants in suburbs. Davenport Times.
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